Director III - Early Learning Services

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, plans, organizes, controls and directs the operation, management and administration of the Early Learning Services programs which includes Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool Programs; develops, monitors, implements and evaluates program policies and procedures; develops, administers and monitors program budgets; assures that Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool Programs comply with and implements State, local and federal regulations; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

Master’s degree in child development or related field and five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a Head Start/Early Head Start or related child development program. 

Licenses and Other Requirements 
- Valid California Child Development Director’s permit or Valid Administrative Credential 
- Valid California driver's license 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bilingual / Biliterate Preferred

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Only attach the following materials to your application 
- Cover letter (signed) 
- Professional resume 
- Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, including one (1) from your current supervisor 
- Copies of official transcripts (Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree). Copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (officials must be provided upon hire) 
- Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC)